Approximately 26,000 acres of land has been secured in this
location, of which approximately 3,200 acres will have solar
development. Panels will serve as shade for grazing sheep and
collect moisture for plant growth under and around the solar
collection system.

Where is the Panoche Valley?

The project is located in the Central Valley near Highway 5
and in Panoche Valley within San Benito County, near a major
transmission line. The site is in a micro-climate which the
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) confirms to have
high solar radiation and optimal conditions for photovoltaics.

Where are the transmission lines?

The transmission line connecting the Moss landing power station
with the Central Valley, runs directly through the property.

What is the demand for this renewable energy projected
by this project?

The State of California has increased its Renewable Portfolio
Standards (RPS), the allotment of energy required to be produced
from renewable sources, from 20% to 33% by 2020. The dramatic
increase has created a large demand for renewable energy projects
that are scalable to meet significantly higher mandated demand.